LHR Sofitel Check in trial
Dec 4, 2018, 3:40 am
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LHR Sofitel Check in trial
I did a search (including Google) and couldn't find anything on this so apologies if it's already been mentioned.
Starting today a trial has commenced that allows customers staying in the T5 Sofitel to check in for their flight in the Espa Lounge between 0500 and 1300. The customer then drops their tagged bag off at desk A13 in T5 and heads to security.
Will be interesting to see if this develops any further.
Starting today a trial has commenced that allows customers staying in the T5 Sofitel to check in for their flight in the Espa Lounge between 0500 and 1300. The customer then drops their tagged bag off at desk A13 in T5 and heads to security.
Will be interesting to see if this develops any further.
Dec 4, 2018, 4:31 am
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Unless I'm missing something, I'm in the 'what's the point' camp on this one. I've only been to the Sofitel a couple of times, so not sure exactly where the "Espa Lounge" is. But can't imagine you are going to save any time, given that you have to pass the check-in and bag drop desks in T5 to get to security! Especially if Gold or First and using the First Wing. I hope it's Sofitel that's wasting money on this rather than BA!
Dec 4, 2018, 5:27 am
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What's that company that takes luggage from your door and checks it in for you for about Ł30? That's really good esp if you use public transport to get to the airport.
Dec 4, 2018, 5:35 am
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Dec 4, 2018, 5:35 am
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Dec 4, 2018, 6:39 am
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Dec 4, 2018, 9:10 am
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Dec 4, 2018, 9:10 am
#15
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Dare I mention it but Austrian Airlines offer this in Vienna still. I used it last year and it was a fantastic service. It made the (relatively short) journey a lot more relaxing just having my hand luggage to drag round with me!
